SIBU: A 29-year-old motorcyclist was found dead after he was believed to have been involved in an accident earlier in Jalan Tulai yesterday (June 12). Maradong OCPD DSP Sekam Anoi, in a press statement today (June 13), said the accident happened around 10.40pm when a 35-year-old woman—driving from Bintangor to
SIBU: Police here are seeking information on the whereabouts of an Indian national who was reported missing. In addition, the man reportedly has lost contact with the Indian embassy in Kuala Lumpur since October 2020. According to the Sibu district police chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, the Missing Person or orang
SIBU: “Melanau, Chinese, Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu can sit together in a ceremony like this. You drink, I do not drink, no problem. “The most important thing is we can understand each other, the promise is we can be united and work together, Sarawak is ours. This is my hope
SIBU: Loan financing from the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), an initiative of the Sarawak government, has made it easier for the Iban community to build a new longhouse. Nangka assemblyman, Dr Annuar Rapaee revealed that one of the longhouses that benefited from the programme was Rh Kawau in his constituency.
SIBU: The staging of a joint programme by the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Barsatu (PBB) demonstrates the unity among the component parties in Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). Dudong Assemblyman, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the Majlis Ngiling Bidai Gawai Dayak 2022 organised by PDP and
SIBU: The Sarawak government will continue to support Chinese independent schools by allocating RM10 million for the development of Chinese education this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian gave this assurance when officiating at the installation cum launching of the 40th-anniversary magazine of the Association of Chinese
SIBU: The shortage of chicken eggs in the market has become a hot issue in the country. Recently, eggs were in great demand in Sarawak which celebrated Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak back to back. During both festivals, most of the biscuits, cakes and dishes used chicken eggs as
SIBU: A teenager was arrested for performing dangerous stunts on the road during an operation codenamed ‘Ops Samseng Jalanan’. Sibu district police headquarters in their Facebook posting yesterday said that the operations involving five personnel from Sibu Traffic Investigation and Enforcement (BSPT), took place at Jalan Permai from around 4pm
SIBU: After two years’ hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Selangau Festival is now back again with improvement in its seven major programmes. “It will take place from July 27 to 30,” revealed Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman, Sempurai Petrus Ngelai at a press conference held at the SRDC
SIBU: Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew welcomes the move made by the government to abolish the mandatory death penalty and get it replaced with the discretionary power of the courts. It is indeed a historic decision and a milestone for our country, Lau said in a press statement yesterday. “According
